crws's Account Talk

[Mapper]

Nice windfarm pictures! Looks like developments along the Columbia. I took similar pictures of a large development in WI. Each generator was nestled nicely within the active Agricultural land.

So, wind takes up too much space...
OK, What's the projected footprint of Mt. top removal for coal mining? Don't forget to account for contaminated waterways. Then, let's start talking about the amount of space used for nuclear testing or safe nuclear waste disposal. Oh wait, we can't measure that yet because there is no acceptable space for long term storage.

After computing that let's get back to comparing subsidies to oil companies...which would be "un-American" to repeal...to subsidies for alt energy...which are apparently un-American to implement. Yeah, fossil fuels are soooo much more economical , until you value anything beyond immediate capacity.

 

[crws]

Nice windfarm pictures! Looks like developments along the Columbia. I took similar pictures of a large development in WI. Each generator was nestled nicely within the active Agricultural land.

So, wind takes up too much space...
OK, What's the projected footprint of Mt. top removal for coal mining? Don't forget to account for contaminated waterways. Then, let's start talking about the amount of space used for nuclear testing or safe nuclear waste disposal. Oh wait, we can't measure that yet because there is no acceptable space for long term storage.

After computing that let's get back to comparing subsidies to oil companies...which would be "un-American" to repeal...to subsidies for alt energy...which are apparently un-American to implement. Yeah, fossil fuels are soooo much more economical , until you value anything beyond immediate capacity.

Adding to that, the wind is going to blow, whether or not there is anything there to harness it's power.
Solar and Wind power, after the power grid logistics of remote locations are dealt with, would lend substantial energy gains with passive impact.

-But our ancestors have known that forever, right?

Archimedes Death Ray: Idea Feasibility Testing

Illustrated History of Wind Power Development

 

[crws]

Promising but take up a lot of room!
Good article:
Multi-megawatt Wind Turbines

Posted on 17 October 2008.
http://www.ecoworld.com/energy-fuels/re-powers-50-megawatt-offshore-wind-turbine.html

True!
Remember when?

If you look at this image, you might think you’re looking at some cool PC mod or something.
You’d be dead wrong.
The item on the left is an old 1GB IBM hard drive.
Pictured on the right side of the image is of course a modern 1GB flash drive card.

 

[crws]

Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, Do Ya?

On the Road to Riches: Those Under 35 With $100K Household Income.
Study Finds Growth for Brands Will Come From Those in 'Emerging' Tier to Wealth

 

[crws]

Ha! LoL

In Corn Syrup vs. Sugar Squabble, Which Sweetener Takes the Cake?
As Five More Companies Join Lawsuit to Stop Marketing HFCS as Its More Natural Counterpart, Ad Age Breaks Down Info on Both
(aka: don't tread on ADM ad dollars)

SNL Corn Syrup Commercial

 

[nnuut]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihd2aKEUeac

 

[crws]

In case you missed it- I'm sorry...

Here's a taste.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-_-kmd6OwE

 

[Mapper]

Adding to that, the wind is going to blow, whether or not there is anything there to harness it's power.
Solar and Wind power, after the power grid logistics of remote locations are dealt with, would lend substantial energy gains with passive impact.

-But our ancestors have known that forever, right?

Archimedes Death Ray: Idea Feasibility Testing

Illustrated History of Wind Power Development

The reality is that all generation sources are detrimental to environmental quality and degrade the landscape in numerous ways. Which is why reducing personal/overall consumption is the most elegant solution to our energy problem.

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

The reality is that all generation sources are detrimental to environmental quality and degrade the landscape in numerous ways. Which is why reducing personal/overall consumption is the most elegant solution to our energy problem.

Back to the stone age is the only way...

 

[nnuut]

Wood burning for heating and cooking NOT allowed!
That's it, Back to Horse and Wagon Days!
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[Boghie]

CRWS,

I'm starting to get real serious about using a bit of sunpower to augment my electricity usage. Probably late this year or early next year. If I remember correctly, you seem interested in things like that.

Anyway, SunPower and Sanyo now have photovoltaic panels that appear to reliably generate 300W/h. I only have a small footprint that I think I can use without the condo association screaming (my patio roof). I think I can get five or six panels up there and generate 1.5KW/h for at least 5 hours a day. But I can't seem to find vendors who use the high end panels. They always seem to use the 170W panels. I guess most folks don't need to pay the premium required for a small footprint.

Regardless, if I can make this work I will be out of the stupid 3rd tier rate here in sunny San Diego. Maybe get back into the poverty 1st tier.

Have you looked into anything similar?

 

[crws]

See the Presentation (ppt) put together by what appears to be Sharp

http://www.sungevity.com/

http://www.sunrunhome.com/

-and-
tada!

Costco - Hardware - Generators and Backup Power - Home Solar Power

2010 – 2011 Solar Federal Tax Credit

Costco To Sell Home Solar Panel Kits

This is cool!
Note the Grape panels (same manufacturer as in the Costco setup) that are 390W and made in Eugene, OR !

SolarDesignTool - Design a PV system online now for free! Compare Solar Panels

This is what's happening locally, the SolarWorld plant is right out by where I work.
Check the solarbeaverton.org link in this city-sponsored page:
Solar Beaverton: Interested in Solar Power for your home?


Let me know where you head from here. I'd be glad to ride along and help out.

Craig

CRWS,

I'm starting to get real serious about using a bit of sunpower to augment my electricity usage. Probably late this year or early next year. If I remember correctly, you seem interested in things like that.

Anyway, SunPower and Sanyo now have photovoltaic panels that appear to reliably generate 300W/h. I only have a small footprint that I think I can use without the condo association screaming (my patio roof). I think I can get five or six panels up there and generate 1.5KW/h for at least 5 hours a day. But I can't seem to find vendors who use the high end panels. They always seem to use the 170W panels. I guess most folks don't need to pay the premium required for a small footprint.

Regardless, if I can make this work I will be out of the stupid 3rd tier rate here in sunny San Diego. Maybe get back into the poverty 1st tier.

Have you looked into anything similar?

 

[crws]

Wood burning for heating and cooking NOT allowed!
That's it, Back to Horse and Wagon Days!
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Did you ever watch "The Colony" on Discovery? And their gasifier powered truck?
That was a show reminiscent of a 28 Days Later or Mad Max theme. I liked it.

Alternative fuel vehicle - Wood Gas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_gas

Wood gas generator

 

[crws]

 

[crws]

Huh- Imagine that!

Is Goldman responsible for Greek crisis?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCe80hsx-ig

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Huh- Imagine that!

Is Goldman responsible for Greek crisis?

After watching this video by Russian TV clip I still think Greece is responsible for their crisis, but GS definately helped them perpetrate it for so long. The underlying cause of their financial woes didn't change, GS just helped them hide it.

Right/Wrong?

 

[crws]

I wouldn't be surprised to see them at the turn of the coin, "helping" them again in their time of need. LoL

After all, Who ya Gonna Call?

 

[crws]

NPS Photo
Park crews work to clear a pathway through the snow to the Sunrise visitor center entrance. June 24, 2011.

NPS Photo
Be prepared for snowy conditions in the Sunrise area, which sits on the slopes of Mount Rainier with views of the Emmons Glacier. June 24, 2011.

 

[nasa1974]

My sister lives in Aspen, Colorado and says that there is still lots of snow on the mountains. Concern now is flooding.

 

[crws]

We have just been getting dumped on out here.
Any location over 4000' has been subject to snow at any whim.
One day would be sunny and 70, the next, 45-50 and rain, with snow in the mountains.
A white summer...
The Columbia River finally receded below the flood stage that it had been at for 2+ weeks.